Error
Cause
The client cannot properly load banned messages.
Solution
Delete the obscene-e.dat file in your C:\Program Files\Lineage II\system folder and run L2.exe again.
Error
Cause
The client is missing vital files needed to load the game. This could be due to improper patch installation, accidental file deletion, or using the wrong Chronicle version.
Solutions
1. Ensure none of your folders (e.g., systextures, staticmeshes, textures, animations) are empty.
2. If any folders are empty, reinstall Lineage 2 after completely removing the client via Control Panel -> Add or Remove Programs.
3. If step 2 fails, use our launcher to repair the game or reinstall everything from scratch.
Error
Cause
Your Lineage 2 client could not properly read your CPU clock speeds, typically occurring with AMD processors.
Solutions
1. Download and install the [AMD Dual Core Optimizer] program.
2. Download the >XP ONLY< hotfix from the official Microsoft website (Genuine Windows XP required).
Error
Cause
Your client is missing essential files or you installed the patch in the wrong location.
Solutions
1. Install the patch in the main Lineage II folder, not the system folder or any other location.
2. Update your video card drivers to the latest stable version.
Error
Cause
This error usually occurs when using modded or outdated video card drivers, or if the .NET Framework is missing.
Solutions
1. Update your video card drivers to the latest stable version.
2. Download and install the .NET Framework 2.0 (Genuine Windows XP/Vista required).
Error
Cause
This error is caused 99% of the time by video card drivers failing to load textures, or, rarely, due to a missing texture.
Solutions
1. Update your video card drivers to the latest stable version.
2. If step 1 doesn't work, search for the best driver version for your video card. In some cases, older drivers may work better than the latest ones.
Error
Cause
You have a corrupt texture, potentially from another private server that improperly created a patch or due to your own actions.
Solutions
1. Install everything from scratch.
2. If step 1 fails, reinstall DirectX 9.0c and update your video card drivers to the latest stable version.
Error
Cause
Another program is intercepting your connection with the Auth server when clicking 'Login'. This could be caused by several different factors.
Solutions
1. If you have an antivirus program like AVG, disable all active protection while logging in and re-enable it once you’re in the game.
2. If you have another Lineage 2 client open from a different Chronicle, close the other client and restart your game. Also, close any other games using anti-cheat programs like Gameguard or nProtect.
3. Open the hosts file in C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc with Notepad. Ensure that the only line (other than those starting with #) is: 127.0.0.1 localhost. Delete any other lines related to Lineage 2 Auth unless you know what they are for.
Error
Cause
This error is likely caused by the Windows Defender blocking certain game processes.
Solution
Disable Windows Defender temporarily while running the game. You can re-enable it after logging in successfully.